Verb Tense
Read the paragraph.
(1) Dolphins use a type of sonar to investigate their world. (2) As they swim, they move their heads from side to side and make powerful clicking sounds.
(3) The sounds traveling through the water bounces and return. (4) From the returning echo, dolphins can determine the location, shape, size, and speed of
objects.
Which sentence has an error in verb tense?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
C. sentence 3
(3) The sounds traveling through the water bounces and return.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. Sandra, will help give out the visitor passes.
B. Yes, Jonas, took his raincoat with him, today.
C. Mr. Blake, you can fix the bicycle can’t you?
D. Well, the loud noise startled Ms. Ortiz, didn’t it?
D. Well, the loud noise startled Ms. Ortiz, didn’t it?
Read the sentence.
The pack of wolves are howling in the distance.
Which change corrects the error in verb tense?
A. Change pack to packs
B. Change are to is
C. Change howling to howl
D. Change in to on
B. Change are to is
The pack of wolves is howling in the distance.
Which sentence contains a verb error?
A. We did our chores before we played the game.
B. Before I go to the park, I have to clean the kitchen and the living room.
C. We packed the food before we went on our picnic.
D. Before the girls went to the meeting, they make copies of a list of jobs.
D. Before the girls went to the meeting, they make copies of a list of jobs.
In which sentence is the title indicated correctly?
A. Jennifer read the poem Mending Wall to the class.
B. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a classic American novel.
C. Shelly opened her textbook, “The History of America,” to the first page.
D. The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States of America.
B. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a classic American novel.
Read the sentences from an article about the school soccer team.
(1) Our soccer team has won all of its matches so far this season. (2) Our players have become famous for their ability to play together on the field. (3) Their teamwork had led to many goals. (4) Some fans think that by the end of the season, they will have scored enough goals to break the school record.
Which underlined words should be changed to correct the error in verb tense?
A. has won in sentence 1
B. have become in sentence 2
C. had led in sentence 3
D. will have scored in sentence 4
C. had led in sentence 3
(3) Their teamwork had led to many goals.
*BONUS! What should this be changed to to correct the error? Read the sentence correctly.
Read the sentence.
After I get home from school, I change my clothes fix myself a snack, and begin my homework.
Which change is needed?
A. Add a comma after home.
B. Add a comma after clothes.
C. Add a comma after myself.
D. Add a comma after begin.
B. Add a comma after clothes.
After I get home from school, I change my clothes, fix myself a snack, and begin my homework.
Read the paragraph.
(1) The firefighters worked quickly to put out the fire. (2) It risked their lives to save the people inside the building. (3) Everyone was thankful for their bravery.
Which change corrects the error?
A. Change their to its in sentence 2.
B. Change It to They in sentence 2.
C. Change bravery to brave in sentence 3.
D. Change worked to working in sentence 1.
B. Change It to They in sentence 2.
(2) They risked their lives to save the people inside the building.
Read the sentences from a student’s blog about the running club.
My friend Mason started the running club. I joined even though I knew nothing about running. I started running for friendship, not for fun. Wow, was the first practice challenging! Afterward, every muscle in my body hurt!
Which underlined word functions as an interjection?
A. even
B. not
C. Wow
D. Afterward
C. Wow
Wow, was the first practice challenging!
Read the sentence.
After we sat down for dinner, we then passed the dishes of food around the table before eating.
Which bold word functions as a conjunction in the sentence?
A.After
B.for
C.then
D.before
A. After
*BONUS! How can you check to see if it functions as the conjunction? Read the sentence this way.
After we sat down for dinner, we then passed the dishes of food around the table before eating.
Read the sentence.
Darcy __________________ her homework by the time dinner is ready.
Which phrase should fill in the blank to correctly complete the sentence?
A. will finished
B. had finished
C. has finished
D. will have finished
D. will have finished
Darcy will have finished her homework by the time dinner is ready.
Read the sentence.
Since Erica wanted to go with us she had to get ready in a hurry.
Where should a comma be added to correct the error?
A.after Since
B.after wanted
C.after us
D.after ready
C.after us
Since Erica wanted to go with us, she had to get ready in a hurry.
Read the sentences from a report on fireflies.
(1) The firefly is fascinating because it is able to make light. (2) These nocturnal insects blink lights on and off as they fly at night. (3) The light is a way for them to communicate. (4) Some fireflies even flash its lights in a specific pattern.
Which change should be made to correct the error in the paragraph?
A. Change it is to they are in sentence 1.
B. Change they fly to it flies in sentence 2.
C. Change them to it in sentence 3.
D. Change its to their in sentence 4.
D. Change its to their in sentence 4.
(4) Some fireflies even flash their lights in a specific pattern.
Which sentence uses a preposition incorrectly?
A. Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901.
B. The teddy bear is named after him, even though he did not like the name Teddy.
C. Many photographs show him on a horse out in the wilderness.
D. He used his presidency to discuss about conservation and national parks.
D. He used his presidency to discuss about conservation and national parks.
Read the paragraph.
(1) The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania encourages citizens to plant rain gardens. (2) Rain gardens capture storm water so that the water does not flow into storm drains. (3) Existing low spots or shallow pits lined with gravel make ideal locations for rain gardens. (4) If you use native plants in your rain garden, it will be easy to take care of and might even have attracted birds and butterflies.
Which sentence in the paragraph has an error?
A.sentence 1
B.sentence 2
C.sentence 3
D.sentence 4
D.sentence 4
(4) If you use native plants in your rain garden, it will be easy to take care of and might even have attracted birds and butterflies.
Read the paragraph.
1 In 1869, American pioneers connected two pairs of tracks to make the first transcontinental
railroad. 2 Today, we took traveling across the country for granted, and we can do it in a few
hours. 3 For the pioneers, however, completing the railroad was an important step toward
progress. 4 They decreased the trip from coast to coast from several months to a few days.
Which change is needed?
A. Change connected to had connected in sentence 1.
B. Change took to have taken in sentence 2.
C. Change was to has been in sentence 3.
D. Change decreased to have decreased in sentence 4.
B. Change took to have taken in sentence 2.
(2) Today, we have taken traveling across the country for granted, and we can do it in a few
hours.
Read the sentences from a story.
(1) “Hey what’s so interesting over here?” Edward asked as he walked toward the bank of the pond where Anthony was standing.
(2) “Don’t make too much noise,” Anthony said, “or you’ll scare them away.”
(3) “I see what you mean, Anthony,” Edward said, looking at the swans and then at Anthony.
(4) “They are amazing, aren’t they?” Anthony said.
Which revision corrects the error in punctuation?
A. Add a comma after Hey in sentence 1.
B. Add a comma after Don’t in sentence 2.
C. Remove the comma after mean in sentence 3.
D. Remove the comma after amazing in sentence 4.
A. Add a comma after Hey in sentence 1.
(1) “Hey, what’s so interesting over here?” Edward asked as he walked toward the bank of the pond where Anthony was standing.
Read the sentence.
A polar bear uses their thick fur to stay warm.
Where is the error in the sentence?
Change their to its.
A polar bear uses its thick fur to stay warm.
Which sentence is a run-on?
A. I started playing soccer when I was only five years old.
B. Playing soccer is healthy because it is good exercise.
C. My friends and I always watch the big soccer games on television.
D. Soccer is a very popular sport it is played all over the world.
D. Soccer is a very popular sport it is played all over the world.
Read the sentence.
When I entered the fifth grade, I concluded that I would not only have to spend more time on my homework ____________ plan my study time better.
Which word or words correctly complete the sentence?
A.or
B.nor
C.but also
D.and also
C.but also
When I entered the fifth grade, I concluded that I would not only have to spend more time on my homework but also plan my study time better.
Which underlined verb or verb phrase is not used correctly?
A.Mark completed his chores before the basketball game.
B.Hannah had pedaled her bike faster as she rides down the hill.
C.I will have made seven hats for my friends by the end of the month.
D. He has improved at playing soccer because he practices every morning.
B.Hannah had pedaled her bike faster as she rides down the hill.
Read the paragraph about King Tut of ancient Egypt.
King Tut was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt. He was young, and inexperienced, but very brave when he ruled his country. Discovered in 1922, King Tut’s tomb contained many treasures, and everyday objects. Many of these items have been placed in museums, libraries, and private collections. By studying them, we can learn more about King Tut’s short rule, the people, in his palace, and the history of ancient Egypt.
Which underlined part of the paragraph is punctuated correctly?
A. young, and inexperienced, but very
B. many treasures, and everyday objects
C. museums, libraries, and private collections
D. short rule, the people, in his palace, and the history
C. museums, libraries, and private collections
Many of these items have been placed in museums, libraries, and private collections.
Read the paragraph.
(1) The team of researchers completed its study on sea turtles. (2) The team tagged each turtle and tracked their movements. (3) The data helped them understand where the turtles go during migration.
Which change corrects the error?
A. Change its to their in sentence 1.
B. Change The team to They in sentence 2.
C. Change their to its in sentence 2.
D. Change helped to helps in sentence 3.
C. Change their to its in sentence 2.
The team tagged each turtle and tracked its movements.
Read the paragraph from a report on the dancer Martha Graham.
(1) Martha Graham learned her art at a later age than most dancers. (2) She was born on May 11, 1894, in Pittsburgh. (3) But she only started dancing when she moved to California as a teenager. (4) There, a modern dance show inspires her to try dance. (5) Today, many people consider her the founder of modern dance.
Which change should be made to correct the error in verb tense?
A. Change learned to learns in sentence 1.
B. Change started to starts in sentence 3.
C. Change inspires to inspired in sentence 4.
D. Change consider to considered in sentence 5.
C. Change inspires to inspired in sentence 4.
(4) There, a modern dance show inspired her to try dance.
Read the paragraph.
(1) The Brooklyn Bridge, which crosses the East River in New York City, was built in 1883. (2) Taking 14 years to build and costing more than 15 million dollars. (3) The bridge is made of steel and granite. (4) Thousands of people and vehicles cross the bridge every day.
Which sentence should be revised to correct the inappropriate sentence fragment?
A.sentence 1
B.sentence 2
C.sentence 3
D.sentence 4
B.sentence 2
(2) Taking 14 years to build and costing more than 15 million dollars.
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